OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Belle Evelyn Vereb

Belle Evelyn Vereb

May 8, 2016

Vereb, Belle Evelyn. Age 70, fought a courageous 6 month battle and passed away Sunday, May 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents Julia and Russell Krauser and her beloved brother Charles Krauser who referred to her by nick name "Prine". She is survived by her bother Alan Krauser and wife Lynda (Gibraltar, Michigan). She was a...

Cathy A. Poletti - Cunningham

Cathy A. Poletti - Cunningham

May 8, 2016

Poletti - Cunningham, Cathy A., age 55, May 8, 2016 of Trenton. Survived by her mother, Mary Ann Biernat and her late father, Luther E. Cunningham. Loving sister of Gary Cunningham, Cindy Porath, Randy Cunningham, Timothy (Barb) Cunningham, Mary Jane Cunningham, Tracy Cunningham, Tammy (Larry) Bobel. Also survived by her step daughter, Kari Poletti and numerous nieces and nephews,...

Miguel Serratos-Quiroz

Miguel Serratos-Quiroz

May 8, 2016

Born in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico, Miguel was the son of Avelino an Genovevia (Quiroz) Serratos. He married the love of his life, Maria Herlinda Hernandez on Dedcember 26, 1951. Miguel leaves to cherish his memory, Maria, his wife of the past 64 years; children: Avelino (Maria) Serratos, Marie R. Serratos, Gustavo (Yolanda) Serratos, Miguel (Lilia) Serratos Jr., Rosalinda (Elmo)...

Elvio Sepe

Elvio Sepe

May 7, 2016

Sepe, Elvio, age 81, May 7, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Concetta. Loving father of Maria (Jeff) Steffin and Gino (Linda) Sepe. Proud nonno of Mario and Nina Steffin and Olivia Sepe. Click on the multimedia tab to view Elvio's video tribute.

Derek C. Walsh

Derek C. Walsh

May 7, 2016

Walsh, Derek C. Age 89, of Trenton. May 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Julia. Loving father of Allan (Elaine) Walsh, Joanne Walowich and Patricia (Marty) Callison. Step-father of Randall Potts and Clara Potts. Proud grandfather of Ryan, Brooke, Elizabeth, Nathan, Brian, Jason, Garrett, Trevor, Keira and Kylie. Great grandfather of Alexis and Genavieve. Survived also by many loving family...

Lena Dalpiaz

Lena Dalpiaz

May 7, 2016

Dalpiaz, Lena Decaminada, Oct 12, 1923 to May 7, 2016 - Proud "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII from 1942 to 1944 working on B24/B17 airplanes. Loving Wife of the late Mr. John Silvio Dalpiaz –Proud Mother of Linda Corbett, Janice (Tony) Siroskey, John (Mary) Dalpiaz, Larry (Anna) Dalpiaz and Jim Dalpiaz. Also survived by her loving 7 grandchildren, Jennifer...

Angela Rose Wright

Angela Rose Wright

May 6, 2016

Born in Monroe, Angela was the daughter of Ollie and Rosemary (Roof) Wright Jr. A graduate of Monroe High School, Angela worked as a Manager at Burger King, a Leasing Specialist with JRK Residential and most recently as a Direct Care Worker doing home care. She enjoyed writing, especially poems and songs; singing and was a talented softball player;...

Richard A. Frandsen

Richard A. Frandsen

May 6, 2016

Frandsen, Richard A. Age 57, of Dearborn Heights. May 6, 2016. Beloved husband of Linda for 36 years. Loving father of Melissa Frandsen. Dear brother of Jill Kovacik and Jay (Debbie) Frandsen. Survived also by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Arnold and Janice Frandsen. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family.

Mr. Taylor  Jr. Napier

Mr. Taylor Jr. Napier

May 5, 2016

Taylor Napier, Jr. age 76 of Taylor, passed away May 5th, 2016. Loving husband of Bernice. Dear father of Dan (Denise) and Roxanna (Jeff) Zubke. Proud grandfather of Jeffery, Taylor Brittany, Robert, Floyd, Ronnie, Westley, Danny, and Michael. Proud great grandfather of 13. Also survived by 3 sisters.

Elizabeth Robinson

Elizabeth Robinson

May 4, 2016

Born in Monroe, Elizabeth was the daughter of Alex and Laura (Marino) Kush. She married the love of her life, Donald Robinson, on September 29, 1956. A dedicated homemaker, Elizabeth also worked for over 31 years at Mercy-Memorial Hospital, retiring in 2003. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and its Altar Society and later St....

Mr. Robert 'Bob' H. Bright

Mr. Robert 'Bob' H. Bright

May 4, 2016

Robert "Bob" H. Bright, age 81 of Melvindale, passed away May 4th, 2016. Loving husband of Martha. Dear father of Linda (James) Young, Gary, and Sharon (Kenneth) Mayle. Proud grandfather of Justin (Rachel) and Nicole Young, Michelle and Kristin Bright, Michael (Stephanie), Kyle (Haley), and Dylan Mayle. Proud great grandfather of Brayden, Tyson, and Vivienne. Robert is also survived...

Doris Ann Davis

Doris Ann Davis

May 3, 2016

Doris Ann Davis ; age 75, May 3, 2016 formerly of the Downriver Area. Loving mother of Lori Whitney and Vikki Whitney. Dearest sister of Merice Blackburn and the late Murrel (Carol) Blackburn. Dear grandma of Jacob, Cameron, Dylan and great-grandma of 7. Preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Fleetie Blackburn. She will be greatly missed by...

Noah A. Barnas

Noah A. Barnas

May 2, 2016

Barnas, Noah A., age 18 of Woodhaven, passed away May 2, 2016. Loving son of Allen and Peggy. Dear brother and best friend of Natalie. Beloved grandson of Edward and Irene Barnas, and Lynette and the late Ervin Alderman. Also survived by many other loving family and friends.

Bernice Thebo

Bernice Thebo

May 2, 2016

Thebo, Bernice, age 94, May 2, 2016, formerly of Allen Park, MI. Beloved wife of the late Woodrow "Toby". Loving mother of Patricia (C Gale) Welch and Janice (Robert) Suarez. Also survived by her grandchildren Katie, Amy and Patty Welch, Krystin (Bryan) Carpenter and Bryan (Melissa) Suarez; 2 great granddaughters Kora and Eliza Carpenter; her sisters Dorothy (the late...

Gail I. Gilbert

Gail I. Gilbert

May 2, 2016

Gilbert, Gail I. Age 59, of Grosse Ile. May 2, 2016. Loving mother of Candace Faistenhammer and Joseph Faistenhammer. Dearest sister of Suzanne (Kent) Turner and John (Debbie) Gilbert. Beloved daughter of Russell and Nancy Gilbert. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Joy Elizabeth Burns

Joy Elizabeth Burns

May 1, 2016

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Joy was the daughter of John and Bettyjo (Blackwell) Finch. Joy worked for many years in the Health Care Industry as a Nurse's Aide. Joy is survived by a daughter Gerri Burns as well as her siblings: Donna Stierly and David Redfern. Sadly she was preceded in death by her parents.

George A. Raymond,  Iii

George A. Raymond, Iii

May 1, 2016

George was born on September 11, 1968 in Detroit, MI and died at his home in Dearborn Heights on May 1, 2016 at the age of 47. Beloved husband of 24 years to Pauline. Loving dad of George IV and Alexa. Loving son of Rose Bruce and the late George A. Raymond, Jr. Dearest brother of Dawn (Bob) Thomas....

Mr. Douglas Stump

Mr. Douglas Stump

May 1, 2016

Stump, H. Douglas joined his first late wife Stella in Glory on May 1, 2016 at the age of 75. He is survived by his children Sandra (Robert) and Douglas. Also survived by his loving wife Sandra and her children Mary (Patrick), Cheryl (Timothy), Scott, Jeremy and John (Andrea). Doug also leaves 11 grandchildren and 3 sisters. Family will...

Howard R. Short

Howard R. Short

May 1, 2016

Howard R. Short ;age 90, May 1, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Helen for 69 years. Loving father of Luanne (Brad) O'Connor, Russell (Cheryl) and Sally (Sean) Austin. Dearest gramps of Stephanie (Andrew Himick) O'Connor, Kristie O'Connor, Ken (Chrissy) O'Connor, Bryan (Regina), Meghan (Brian) Beckowski, Michael (Darcie) Uckele, Andrea Uckele and great-gramps of 10. Dear brother of Wallace...

Rosemary D. Brzezicki

Rosemary D. Brzezicki

April 30, 2016

Rosemary was born on April 17, 1926 in Detroit, MI and died on April 30, 2016 at the age of 90; she was of Lincoln Park. Beloved mother of Cynthia (Terry) Robertson. Proud grandmother of Ryan M. Robertson. Dearest sister of John (Marjorie) Ciszewski, Daniel (Frances) Ciszewski and Sylvia (the late John) Boston. Preceded in death by her husband...